Mental Health Professional - Unlicensed

About the role

Diversified Treatment Alternative Centers (DTAC) is opening a new female residential behavioral health facility in Cranberry Township, PA and is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Therapist to join our clinical team. This role offers the opportunity to provide trauma-informed, evidence-based care to adolescents in a structured environment focused on healing, growth, and long-term success.

• Opportunity to be part of a newly developed residential program
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary clinical environment
• Meaningful work supporting adolescent mental health
• Ongoing supervision and professional development
• Supportive leadership and team culture
• Clinical supervision and support for professionals pursuing licensure

The Mental Health Professional provides therapeutic services, behavioral health support, treatment planning, and clinical interventions for youth in a residential setting. Working under appropriate clinical supervision, this role helps adolescents develop coping skills, improve emotional regulation, strengthen relationships, and achieve treatment goals within a structured therapeutic environment.

Work Location: This is an in-person position based in Cranberry Township, PA (16066).

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments and provide diagnostic impressions
• Provide individual and group therapy services
• Develop, implement, and update individualized treatment plans
• Facilitate therapeutic and psychoeducational groups
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, including assessments and progress notes
• Communicate clinical updates to treatment teams, families, and referral sources
• Support the safety and structure of the residential environment
• Participate in therapeutic activities and programming
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members
• Attend staff meetings, supervision, and ongoing training

Qualifications

• Required: Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related behavioral health field
• Required: Minimum of 2 years of experience working with children, adolescents, or behavioral health populations
• Required: Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills
• Required: Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team
• Required: Understanding of trauma-informed care and behavioral health interventions
• Preferred: Licensed Associate (LAPC, LSW, AMLFT) or actively working toward Pennsylvania clinical licensure
• Preferred: Experience in residential treatment, inpatient, partial hospitalization, or intensive outpatient settings
• Preferred: Experience facilitating individual, group, or family interventions
• Preferred: Knowledge of adolescent mental health, trauma, and behavioral disorders

Requirements

• Ability to work in a residential treatment environment
• Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally responsive care
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Reliable transportation and ability to commute to Cranberry Township, PA

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Flexible scheduling options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Ongoing Training and Continuing Education Credit Opportunities (CEUs)

Pay

$50,000 - $60,000

Schedule

Flexible based on your availability - Schedule can be adjusted based on candidate availability and program needs. Evening availability is preferred but not required.